Lynk Aviation
Registered User
Los Angeles
We all cant be 100% happy with our hangar what is the worst thing about your hangar?
What's your biggest gripe about your hangar?
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NunavutPA-12
FRIEND
67.8N,115.1W CYCO Canada
It's too small. Aren't they all?
Seriously though, I'm glad to have any hangar at all. Mine is un-heated and door-less, but it keeps the wind and sun off my airplane so I'm content with that and can sleep soundly on a stormy arctic night.
If I had unlimited funds, well ....that's never going to happen so I won't go there.
Seriously though, I'm glad to have any hangar at all. Mine is un-heated and door-less, but it keeps the wind and sun off my airplane so I'm content with that and can sleep soundly on a stormy arctic night.
If I had unlimited funds, well ....that's never going to happen so I won't go there.
Lynk Aviation
Registered User
Los Angeles
nothing like bare feet honestly
Kid Durango
FRIEND
Rangely, Co
My gripe is some cheap a$$ went with a dirt floor instead of concrete. Man I kick myself for that!!
cubdriver2
FRIEND
upstate NY
Steve Pierce
BENEFACTOR
Graham, TX
I haven't found the time to finish mine.
Smooth, slippery concrete floor
courierguy
MEMBER
Inkom, Idaho
I believe this is what's referred to as a first world problem, no one said life would be easy.
My own hangar door gets drifted in, 5 or 10 degrees more south facing and that same wind would have auto swept the area
My own hangar door gets drifted in, 5 or 10 degrees more south facing and that same wind would have auto swept the area
cubdriver2
FRIEND
upstate NY
Not enough airplanes in it
Glenn
Glenn
JimParker256
Registered User
Farmersville, TX
Hangar door (advertised as 12' tall) only opens to 11'4" high, and my RV is 11'6" tall. Since I'll be "commuting" to the hangar for a while, I was hoping to park the RV inside while I went flying. Definitely a first world problem, LOL.
NunavutPA-12
FRIEND
67.8N,115.1W CYCO Canada
Where I live nobody would know what a Ready-Mix truck is. A concrete floor would be prohibitively expensive, especially if I took all the necessary steps to prevent cracking. Cement, shipped into here would run about $150 a bag. Mucho labour with a small mixer. A short season doesn't help either.
I started with a dirt (sand) floor. Raked it nice and level and laid down pressure-treated 2 x 4 sleepers (on the flat) spaced 16-inches. 3/4-inch plywood on top, screwed down and painted. It has stood up very well and I'm happy with it.
narrow deck
PATRON
Palmer, Ak
Wish I would have put wing tie downs recessed in the floor with covers over them when not in use. Very useful when on the hoist so plane stays level and doesn’t pivot around. I always have to tie the tail and wing to something ( 4 wheeler etc.) to prevent this.
Electric outlet centered on the bi-fold/ hi fold…. min. extension cord usage. Concrete slab extended further out beyond main door seal to prevent freezing.
Electric outlet centered on the bi-fold/ hi fold…. min. extension cord usage. Concrete slab extended further out beyond main door seal to prevent freezing.
As already somewhat noted - more consideration to prevailing winds as regards door choices (wind loading, strength, drifting) would have been nice. We have also wished for in-floor anchors and more electrical outlet options in both walls and ceilings. Powerful ventilation provision - rapidly moving every cubic foot of air in the place - seems more important all the time if you do much fabric/paint-booth work.
mvivion
SPONSOR
Bozeman,MT
I kept my planes tied down outside (part of the time in really evil weather) for thirty years.
The only thing I can think of that could possibly be wrong with a hangar is if it fell down on the plane.
Other than that, ANY hangar is better than parking outside…….as near as I can tell, anyway.
I am truly blessed with a T-Hangar, insulated and heated. Small, upslope to pull the plane up (winch), and it’s just about perfect.
MTV
The only thing I can think of that could possibly be wrong with a hangar is if it fell down on the plane.
Other than that, ANY hangar is better than parking outside…….as near as I can tell, anyway.
I am truly blessed with a T-Hangar, insulated and heated. Small, upslope to pull the plane up (winch), and it’s just about perfect.
MTV
aktango58
FRIEND
18AA
One thing that I found was that storage areas were always needed. Survival gear, spare parts, cleaning supplies... the list went on. The concerning part is trying to keep an area looking at least organized if not clean.
If you can find lockers or the like, and cabinets with doors your hangar will look much better.
Also, we often don't use the space up high so having GOOD ladder(s) and high shelving to put stuff you don't often use.
Last thing I will say is that good working platforms, like ladders that have spring loaded wheels you can walk up and stay in place, or step off and roll another 4' out the wing... those types of things for taking care of the plane are worth their weight in gold. You see that stuff in maintenance facilities- just as handy in private ones.
If you can find lockers or the like, and cabinets with doors your hangar will look much better.
Also, we often don't use the space up high so having GOOD ladder(s) and high shelving to put stuff you don't often use.
Last thing I will say is that good working platforms, like ladders that have spring loaded wheels you can walk up and stay in place, or step off and roll another 4' out the wing... those types of things for taking care of the plane are worth their weight in gold. You see that stuff in maintenance facilities- just as handy in private ones.
